Terri Lee is currently the Vice President of State Government Affairs and Policy, Terri leads Merck’s legislative advocacy and policy development for state issues impacting the company across the United States. She and her team collaborate with state elected and appointed officials, governmental entities, and local and national policy organizations to address legislative policy issues that impact the discovery of innovative medicines, vaccines and animal health products while improving and protecting patient access to treatments and care. Since joining Merck, she has also held positions in Sales, Recruiting & Development, and multiple positions in State Government Affairs & Policy. With more than 30 years of legislative policy experience, Terri specializes in key policy issue response management, political activity compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with an extensive network of internal and external partners. Recently named to the Pennsylvania City & State 2023 Healthcare Power 100 she serves on the boards of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce and the Urban Affairs Coalition and is a former Chair of the Board for Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA). As a member of the Practicing Law Institute’s faculty, she provides national training on state lobbying and ethics law compliance and transparency. She also represents Merck with national and local industry trade groups, including BIO and PhRMA. Terri is a recipient of the NOBEL Women Inaugural Women of Distinction Award and was recognized by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association for her work to protect public interest and promote public health policy. She also received the National Black Caucus of State Legislators Corporate Achievement Award for Partnership & Social Responsibility having served four years as Chair of their Corporate Roundtable. She was honored as one of Merck’s Most Amazing Women and received the One Merck Global Diversity and Inclusion Award for her work with external partners. Terri has a passion to enhance political action, improve access to healthcare, and empower women and youth to lead. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a charter member of the Phi Beta Omega Chapter providing community service to Montgomery and Bucks Counties in Pennsylvania. She is also a member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Links, Inc. supporting efforts to address human-trafficking awareness, maternal health, voter mobilization, and youth education. Terri is a “bonus mom” to four children, godmother to many, and cheerleader/coach/advocate to more. She and her husband reside in Collegeville, PA